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DBA Certification

  • July 2, 2008 at 10:14 am

    #124488

    Hi guys,

    Can somebody provide me resources to prepare for DBA certification? What's the best way to prepare yourself for the certification?

  • July 2, 2008 at 10:19 am

    #837325

    You can go for MCTS that is microsoft certified technology specialist in sql server 2005...

  • July 2, 2008 at 10:22 am

    #837326

    Hi, can you provide us what experience you have with databases or more specific with SQL server:

    1. How many years you have experience!

    2. How are you familar with SQL Server Technology

    3. Did you have any real project or are you working something with databases!

    4.Which version of SQL Server you are using.

    etc etc...

    and I'm sure that you will have much information for DBA certification!

    First info:

    About Last version of SQL Server 2005 Certification

    you should check this link

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/default.mspx

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  • July 2, 2008 at 10:34 am

    #837330

    Start with the 70-431 exam. It's for the basic certification and it's a general one.

    Pick up a book on the exam, and go through it, working through the exercises. You need the skills, and the book will help you keep organized with what's on the exam.

  • July 2, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    #837452

    i have been working as SQL DBA for 3 years (2000/20005). I just want to get hands on resources that can prepare me for the certification.

  • July 2, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    #837454

    I've heard that the MS press self-paced training kit is very good.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • July 2, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    #837560

    Thanks for all responses. Last thing, does anyone know any good online resource to prepare for those exams?

  • July 2, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    #837562

    I really like the Exam Cram series. The chapters are short and to the point. There is a small test at the end of each chapter, and two full tests at the end of the book. There is a tear out one page study guide in the beginning of each book of things that you should commit to memory.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789735881

    I also follow (what I can) Microsoft's Learning Plan for the test.

    http://learning.microsoft.com/manager/LearningPlanV2.aspx?resourceId=%7b68994940-d8c7-11dc-95ff-0800200c9a66%7d&clang=en-US

  • July 4, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    #838430

    Hi,

    Finally when you are ready test ur-self against TestKing. This will tell you where do stand in.

    Thanks -- Vj

    http://dotnetvj.blogspot.com

    Thanks -- Vijaya Kadiyala
    www.dotnetvj.com
    SQL Server Articles For Beginers


  • July 4, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    #838432

    Vijaya Kadiyala (7/4/2008)

    Hi,

    Finally when you are ready test ur-self against TestKing. This will tell you where do stand in.

    Do NOT use testking. They are a braindump site. Their stuff is quite likely wrong and there's a chance (if you get caught) that using their stuff will get all your certs revoked.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • July 8, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    #839830

    Thank you everyone !!!!!!!!!

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